Position Title: Triage Assistant
2025-07-26        Ghazni       Full Time        3
Job Location: Ghazni
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on the Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: CARE-AF-1224
No. Of Jobs: 4
City: Aab band, Zana Khan and Khogyani districts
Organization: CARE AFGHANISTAN
Years of Experience: With 2-year previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in nursing and emergency care or urgent care.
Contract Duration: 31-May-2026
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Graduate from class 12 with medical background preferably nursing license with 2-year Experience.
Close date: 2025-07-26

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Job Descriptions:

The Triage Assistant plays a vital role in healthcare settings such as BHC by providing initial assessment, registration and support for patients seeking care. This position requires a graduate from class 12 with some medical background, preferably a nursing background to ensure effective communication, patient evaluation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

• Patient Assessment: Conduct brief assessments of patients' medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs to determine the urgency of care required.
• Triage Protocols: Apply established triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on the severity of their conditions.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient information through a manual registration process, record triage decisions and referral of patient to the required department as per patient need and priority. 
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients and their families to explain triage processes, provide reassurance, and answer questions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.
• Emergency Response: Assist in emergency situations by providing immediate support and following established protocols for critical care.
 • Patient Education: Educate patients on the available services, staff and patient flow  and procedures of clinic as well as follow-up of care. 
• Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining medical supplies and equipment needed for triage and patient care.

 I-The role involves direct contact with sick patients and exposure to high-stress situations.
- The incumbent must comply rigorously with all facility health and safety protocols, including routine sanitation, hygiene standards, and mandatory PPE use.

 • Support crowd management to avoid congestion in waiting areas.
• Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols strictly.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate from class 12 with medic al background preferably nursing license with 2-year • Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in nursing and emergency care or urgent care.

Training certificate in Emergency cases.

• Skills:
o Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
o Proficiency in using electronic health record systems.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced clinical environment, requiring flexibility in shift patterns, including evenings.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift patients as needed. May require extended periods of sitting or standing.

The holder of this position will provide initial assessment, registration and support for patients seeking care in the HFs and will be directly report to the HF In-charge.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.


 

Submission Guidelines:
  • Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
  • Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
  • Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Triage Assistant CARE-AF-1224 Ghazni) otherwise your application will not be considered.
  • Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
  • The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
  • CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Email:

Afg.Vacancies@care.org

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